The Ian King Business Podcast

Ian King speaks to Sage's chief executive about the launch of an AI product that it claims will revolutionise accounting. Plus, hear from Skipton Building Society about how customers appear to be riding out the challenges of higher interest rates. And the boss of Derwent London joins the show to discuss a recent downturn in commercial property values.

Ian King looks at grocery price inflation which has fallen to a two year low, according to research published today.With shares of Bank of Ireland rallying yesterday after a sharp sell-off on Monday, Myles O'Grady, Chief Executive joins Ian on the show.Barcelona is Ryuji Wakikawa, Vice President of the Research Institute of Advanced Technology at SoftBank, and Ian discuss the Mobile World Congress, the annual gathering of the world's tech and telecoms companies.

After the Competition and Markets Authority begins an investigation into eight of Britain's biggest housebuilders, Ian is joined by its Chief Executive, Sarah Cardell to discuss why. He also speaks to Andrew Hunter from the jobs search engine Adzuna about its monthly report into the number of vacancies in the UK.

As household energy bills are set to fall in April, Ian talks to Sky's Business Correspondent Paul Kelso. He also speaks to Bill Winters, the Chief Executive of Standard Chartered, about its $1bn share buyback. Plus, Erik Hirsch, Co-chief Executive of Hamilton Lane, a leading private markets investment firm.

Ian King speaks to the chief executive of Lloyds Banking Group who says he sees business and consumer confidence returning as the bank announces record profits plus good news for the vending equipment company, ME Group - best known for its Photo-Me photo booths

On today's episode, Ian King discusses the government's record financial surplus last month with economist Simon French.He also speaks to the chief executive of Heathrow Airport about their latest figures.And optimism among British businesses is on the up - Ian chats to the Boston Consulting Group about their annual survey.

On today's episode, Ian King speaks to the former chief operating officer at Barclays to discuss the bank's latest results.He also discusses finances in football's Premier League with our city editor, Mark Kleinman.And Ian chats about the need for more investment in infrastructure to achieve the UK's net zero targets.

Ian King speaks to the business minister Kevin Hollinrake following new plans to crack down on companies that fire and rehire workers on less favourable terms. He's also discussing Currys as shares surge after a Chinese e-commerce giant is confirmed as the latest would-be buyer.Plus - the Managing director of Wizz Air is on as the company grows its fleet to 200, claiming its new aircraft makes it the youngest in Europe.

The podcast discusses Labour's u-turn on green investments and the importance of sustainable transition. It emphasizes collaboration between the government and private sector for sustainable investments. The chapter also covers business news stories including Deere Smith, AstraZeneca, and Unilever. The podcast introduces Data Snipper, a technology that automates auditing tasks. The expansion plans of TravelX and the impact of geopolitical issues on their operations are discussed.

On today's episode, Ian King speaks to the chief executive of Pandora about the jewellery firm's latest results.He also discusses a merger between housebuilder Barratt Developments and its smaller rival Redrow.And the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering's been awarded to two pioneers of wind power - Ian chats to the chairman of the foundation about green energy.